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BTS Webinar Series 2026

Lead your district's screen time
and AI conversations

The research on screen time and AI is still evolving. This two-part series gives district leaders the clarity, talking points, and policy to lead the conversation.

Sep 10 & Sep 24, 2026
Live on Zoom · Free
60 min each
Recording shared with all registrants
Registration open — pick your session(s)
Session 1 · September 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM CT
Past the Hype: Navigating Screen Time in Learning
What the screen-time research really says, and how leaders can partner with families to create a supportive learning environment for students.
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Session 2 · September 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM CT
From Policy to Practice: Developing Supportive AI Policies
Turn state and federal signals into local AI policy you can defend.
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Walk away with three things

Clarity on the research
The real risks, real benefits, and trusted sources to stay current.
A stakeholder engagement playbook
Practical ways to bring families and staff in ahead of policy shifts.
An ed-tech evaluation checklist
Neutral criteria and the exact questions to ask any vendor.
Questions this series answers
  • What does the research actually say about the risks and benefits of classroom screen time?
  • What real impacts — good and bad — does ed tech have, and what unlocks the good ones?
  • What practical actions can I take to engage families alongside staff?
  • What role should coaches play in supporting teachers through policy shifts?
  • What emerging state and federal policies should be on my radar right now?

Speakers

Jenna Hasenkampf
Jenna Hasenkampf
Lead PM, AI-Powered Women · Former Lead PM AI/ML, Discovery Education · EDSAFE AI Alliance Fellow
Has worked K-12 AI from the vendor, research, and parent sides — she wrote Discovery Education's first generative-AI policy and researches what families experience with school AI.
Dr. Elizabeth Hoover
Dr. Elizabeth Hoover
Founder, RiddleWise · Former CTO, Alexandria City Public Schools (17 yrs)
Former district CTO of 17 years, now advising school systems on AI strategy, responsible adoption, and technology governance.
Angela Chen
Angela Chen
AI Strategist-in-Residence, K-12 · Catalyst Fellow, EDSAFE AI Alliance
Guides K-12 AI adoption across North America and researches AI safety with the EDSAFE AI Alliance; former Stanford Accelerator for Learning.
Amber Orenstein
Moderator
Amber Orenstein
Head of K-12 Strategy, Wayground
Leads K-12 strategy at Wayground, with 15+ years spanning the classroom and ed-tech product leadership — from teaching middle-school math to senior product roles at Discovery Education, BetterLesson, and Imagine Learning.
Leads K-12 strategy at Wayground, with 15+ years spanning the classroom and ed-tech product leadership. From teaching middle-school math to senior product roles at various companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this webinar for?
District administrators, curriculum directors, principals, and instructional coaches who need to navigate screen-time and AI policy conversations with their boards and communities.
Do I need to attend both sessions?
No — each session stands on its own. Session 1 covers screen-time research and family engagement; Session 2 covers AI policy. Register for one or both.
Will recordings be available?
Yes. Everyone who registers will receive a recording link after their session, even if they can't attend live.
Is there a cost to attend?
No — both sessions are completely free for district and school leaders.
How long is each session?
Each session runs approximately 60 minutes, including time for Q&A.
Can I share this with colleagues?
Absolutely — forward the registration link to any district or school leader who would benefit.
What platform will the webinar run on?
Both sessions run live on Zoom. A join link will be sent to your email after you register.

Be ready to lead the conversation

Get the research, talking points, and policy tools your district needs to move forward with confidence.

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